This micro-credential short course will provide you with introductory and extension studies in fermentation science, with a focus on its use in the food and beverage industry. The micro-credential is divided into two parts. You will learn a fundamental understanding of microbiology, food safety and the associated laboratory skills in part 1 (Foundations of Fermentation). In part 2 (Principles of New Product Development for Fermentation) of the short course, you will learn about the uses of fermentation in product development, as well as its associated nutritional and health claims. Both of these unit elements form the single micro-credential short course, and must both be completed concurently. This micro-credential will be delivered online through pre-recorded lectures, readings, videos, live tutorials and interactive tasks. The practical laboratory component will be delivered face-to-face over 3 days at our Bundaberg campus.
Completion of this micro-credential will provide 12 credit points (two units) of unspecified credit towards the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Specialisation Nutrition Food Technology major, the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Specialisation Biotechnology Food Technology major and the CM60 Bachelor of Nutrition (Food Technology major) courses at CQUniversity if existing and future University admissions requirements for those courses are met (based on credit assessment by the Head of Course).
Upon completion of this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge through our partners Credly which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Successful completion of this microcredential short course will allow students to gain skills and knowledge for employment in the following careers:
This micro credential is also designed to act as an enabling platform for students to pursue further study through the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Specialisation Nutrition course/CM60 Bachelor of Nutrition at CQUniversity. With this in mind, the micro credential has been mapped to the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Specialisation Nutrition (Food Technology major) and CM60 Bachelor of Nutrition (Food Technology major) course, to offer students 12 credit points of unspecified credit towards these courses.
Duration | 0.5 years full-time or 1 years maximum |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 12 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
Course Type | Non-award Not Applicable |
Qualification (post nominal) | Prof CertFoodSci |
AQF Level | Short Course |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
To apply for this course, you'll need to meet the following English Language Proficiency entry requirements.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University and outlined below. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
The above needs to be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores below:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
No prior recommended study - this micro-credential short course is an industry focussed foundational skills and knowledge based course which develops an initial set of competencies which will then form future recommended study elements.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | You will be required to attend one, 3-day, compulsory residential school as part of the first Unit (Foundations of Fermentation) of this short course at the Bundaberg Campus. |
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Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 17 |
Number of units: 2 | Total credit points: 12 |
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This micro-credential short course consists of a single short course comprised of seven modules. These seven modules have been mapped to two compulsory Units (Foundations of Fermentation and Principle of New Product Development for Fermentation) which make up the micro-credential short course and are delivered as a single package. Students must complete all modules concurrently.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BMSC40001 | Foundations of Fermentation | |
BMSC40002 | Principles of New Product Development for Fermentation |